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Presenting twelve breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into all human endeavors, The Art of Possibility is the dynamic product of an extraordinary partnership. The Art of Possibility combines Benjamin Zander's experience as conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and his talent as a teacher and communicator with psychotherapist Rosamund Stone Zander's genius for designing innovative paradigms for personal and professional fulfillment.
The authors' harmoniously interwoven perspectives provide a deep sense of the powerful role that the notion of possibility can play in every aspect of life. Through uplifting stories, parables, and personal anecdotes, the Zanders invite us to become passionate communicators, leaders, and performers whose lives radiate possibility into the world.
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if you've ever been stuck in a relationship, whether personal or professional, this is the book for you. gentle and compassionate, the authors share insights into what you can do to (the practices), by believing into your abilities and putting relationships first. this is not a "how to" book, but gets you thinking about how you can avoid the traps that you keep falling into, and new ways to go about achieving the things that matter to you
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"As applicable in the workplace as in an intimate relationship." --The Boston Globe
"In the presence of either Zander, one's spirit soars. Now they reveal their secrets in a deeply satisfying book. I guaratee you'll be inspired." --Gail Sheehy
"The passionate energy permeating The Art of Possibility is a true force for every reader for self-development and life fulfillment." --Klaus Schwab, founder and president, World Economic Forum
| An Invitation to Possibility | p. ix |
| Launching the Journey | p. 1 |
| The Practices | |
| It's All Invented | p. 8 |
| Stepping into a Universe of Possibility | p. 16 |
| Giving an A | p. 24 |
| Being a Contribution | p. 54 |
| Leading from Any Chair | p. 66 |
| Rule Number 6 | p. 78 |
| The Way Things Are | p. 98 |
| Giving Way to Passion | p. 112 |
| Lighting a Spark | p. 122 |
| Being the Board | p. 140 |
| Creating Frameworks for Possibility | p. 160 |
| Telling the WE Story | p. 180 |
| Coda | p. 199 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 201 |
| About the Authors | p. 205 |
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ISBN: 9780142001103
ISBN-10: 0142001104
Audience:
General
For Ages: 18+ years old
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 224
Published: 28th January 2006
Dimensions (cm): 20.1 x 13.7
x 1.5
Weight (kg): 0.192
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